An area within which something or someone exists, acts, or has influence or power

• swing

  1. To move back and forth suspended or as if suspended from above.
  2. To hit at something with a sweeping motion of the arm:
  3. To move laterally or in a curve:

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  1. To move back and forth suspended or as if suspended from above.
  2. To hit at something with a sweeping motion of the arm:
  3. To move laterally or in a curve:

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• sweep

  1. To clean or clear, as of dirt, with a broom or brush:
  2. To clear away with a broom or brush:
  3. To clear (a path or space) with a broom or brush.

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  1. To clean or clear, as of dirt, with a broom or brush:
  2. To clear away with a broom or brush:
  3. To clear (a path or space) with a broom or brush.

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• sphere

  1. A three-dimensional surface, all points of which are equidistant from a fixed point.
  2. A spherical object or figure.
  3. A celestial body, such as a planet or star.

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  1. A three-dimensional surface, all points of which are equidistant from a fixed point.
  2. A spherical object or figure.
  3. A celestial body, such as a planet or star.

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• scope

  1. The range of one's perceptions, thoughts, or actions:
  2. The opportunity or possibility to function or be active:
  3. The extent of a given activity or subject that is involved, treated, or relevant:

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  1. The range of one's perceptions, thoughts, or actions:
  2. The opportunity or possibility to function or be active:
  3. The extent of a given activity or subject that is involved, treated, or relevant:

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• reach

  1. To stretch out or put forth (a body part); extend:
  2. To touch or grasp by stretching out or extending:
  3. To arrive at; attain:

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  1. To stretch out or put forth (a body part); extend:
  2. To touch or grasp by stretching out or extending:
  3. To arrive at; attain:

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• range

  1. A number or grouping of things in the same category or within specified limits:
  2. An amount or extent of variation:
  3. The gamut of tones that a voice or instrument is capable of producing.

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  1. A number or grouping of things in the same category or within specified limits:
  2. An amount or extent of variation:
  3. The gamut of tones that a voice or instrument is capable of producing.

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• purview

  1. The extent or range of activity, function, power, or competence; scope.
  2. Range of vision:
  3. Range of understanding or experience.

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  1. The extent or range of activity, function, power, or competence; scope.
  2. Range of vision:
  3. Range of understanding or experience.

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• orbit

  1. The path of a celestial body or an artificial satellite as it revolves around another body due to their mutual gravitational attraction.
  2. One complete revolution of such a body.
  3. The path of a body in a field of force surrounding another body; for example, the movement of an atomic electron in relation to a nucleus.

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  1. The path of a celestial body or an artificial satellite as it revolves around another body due to their mutual gravitational attraction.
  2. One complete revolution of such a body.
  3. The path of a body in a field of force surrounding another body; for example, the movement of an atomic electron in relation to a nucleus.

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• extent

  1. The range, magnitude, or distance over which a thing extends:
  2. The degree to which a thing extends:
  3. An extensive space or area:

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  1. The range, magnitude, or distance over which a thing extends:
  2. The degree to which a thing extends:
  3. An extensive space or area:

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• extension

  1. The act of extending or the condition of being extended:
  2. The amount, degree, or range to which something extends or can extend:
  3. The act of straightening or extending a limb.

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  1. The act of extending or the condition of being extended:
  2. The amount, degree, or range to which something extends or can extend:
  3. The act of straightening or extending a limb.

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• compass

  1. A device used to determine geographic direction, usually consisting of a magnetic needle or needles horizontally mounted or suspended and free to pivot until aligned with the earth's magnetic field.
  2. Another device, such as a radio compass or a gyrocompass, used for determining geographic direction.
  3. A V-shaped device for describing circles or circular arcs and for taking measurements, consisting of a pair of rigid, end-hinged legs, one of which is equipped with a pen, pencil, or other marker and the other with a sharp point providing a pivot about which the drawing leg is turned.

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  1. A device used to determine geographic direction, usually consisting of a magnetic needle or needles horizontally mounted or suspended and free to pivot until aligned with the earth's magnetic field.
  2. Another device, such as a radio compass or a gyrocompass, used for determining geographic direction.
  3. A V-shaped device for describing circles or circular arcs and for taking measurements, consisting of a pair of rigid, end-hinged legs, one of which is equipped with a pen, pencil, or other marker and the other with a sharp point providing a pivot about which the drawing leg is turned.

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• ambit

  1. Sphere or scope, as of influence.
  2. An external boundary; a circuit.

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  1. Sphere or scope, as of influence.
  2. An external boundary; a circuit.

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A sphere of activity, experience, study, or interest

• bag

  1. A container of flexible material, such as paper, plastic, or leather, that is used for carrying or storing items.
  2. A handbag; a purse.
  3. A piece of hand luggage, such as a suitcase or satchel.

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  1. A container of flexible material, such as paper, plastic, or leather, that is used for carrying or storing items.
  2. A handbag; a purse.
  3. A piece of hand luggage, such as a suitcase or satchel.

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• world

  1. The earth, especially together with the life it supports:
  2. The universe:
  3. Humankind considered as social beings; human society:

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  1. The earth, especially together with the life it supports:
  2. The universe:
  3. Humankind considered as social beings; human society:

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• territory

  1. An area of land; a region.
  2. The land and waters under the jurisdiction of a government.
  3. A political subdivision of a country.

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  1. An area of land; a region.
  2. The land and waters under the jurisdiction of a government.
  3. A political subdivision of a country.

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• terrain

  1. An area of land; ground:
  2. A particular geographic area; a region:
  3. The surface features of an area of land; topography:

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  1. An area of land; ground:
  2. A particular geographic area; a region:
  3. The surface features of an area of land; topography:

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• subject

  1. Being in a position or in circumstances that place one under the power or authority of another or others:
  2. Prone; disposed:
  3. Likely to incur or receive; exposed:

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  1. Being in a position or in circumstances that place one under the power or authority of another or others:
  2. Prone; disposed:
  3. Likely to incur or receive; exposed:

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• scene

  1. Something seen by a viewer; a view or prospect.
  2. The place where an action or event occurs:
  3. The place in which the action of a play, movie, novel, or other narrative occurs; a setting.

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  1. Something seen by a viewer; a view or prospect.
  2. The place where an action or event occurs:
  3. The place in which the action of a play, movie, novel, or other narrative occurs; a setting.

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• province

  1. A territory governed as an administrative or political unit of a country or empire.
  2. A division of territory under the jurisdiction of a metropolitan.
  3. Areas of a country situated away from the capital or population center.

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  1. A territory governed as an administrative or political unit of a country or empire.
  2. A division of territory under the jurisdiction of a metropolitan.
  3. Areas of a country situated away from the capital or population center.

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• orbit

  1. The path of a celestial body or an artificial satellite as it revolves around another body due to their mutual gravitational attraction.
  2. One complete revolution of such a body.
  3. The path of a body in a field of force surrounding another body; for example, the movement of an atomic electron in relation to a nucleus.

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  1. The path of a celestial body or an artificial satellite as it revolves around another body due to their mutual gravitational attraction.
  2. One complete revolution of such a body.
  3. The path of a body in a field of force surrounding another body; for example, the movement of an atomic electron in relation to a nucleus.

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• field

  1. A broad, level, open expanse of land.
  2. A meadow:
  3. A cultivated expanse of land, especially one devoted to a particular crop:

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  1. A broad, level, open expanse of land.
  2. A meadow:
  3. A cultivated expanse of land, especially one devoted to a particular crop:

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• domain

  1. A territory over which rule or control is exercised.
  2. A sphere of activity, influence, or knowledge:
  3. The set of all possible values of an independent variable of a function.

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  1. A territory over which rule or control is exercised.
  2. A sphere of activity, influence, or knowledge:
  3. The set of all possible values of an independent variable of a function.

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• department

  1. A principal administrative division of a government:
  2. A division of a business specializing in a particular product or service:
  3. A division of a school or college dealing with a particular field of knowledge:

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  1. A principal administrative division of a government:
  2. A division of a business specializing in a particular product or service:
  3. A division of a school or college dealing with a particular field of knowledge:

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• circle

  1. A plane curve everywhere equidistant from a given fixed point, the center.
  2. A planar region bounded by a circle.
  3. Something, such as a ring, shaped like such a plane curve.

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  1. A plane curve everywhere equidistant from a given fixed point, the center.
  2. A planar region bounded by a circle.
  3. Something, such as a ring, shaped like such a plane curve.

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• bailiwick

  1. A person's specific area of interest, skill, or authority.
  2. The office or district of a bailiff.

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  1. A person's specific area of interest, skill, or authority.
  2. The office or district of a bailiff.

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• arena

  1. An enclosed area for the presentation of sports events and spectacles.
  2. A building housing such an area.
  3. A place or scene where forces contend or events unfold:

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  1. An enclosed area for the presentation of sports events and spectacles.
  2. A building housing such an area.
  3. A place or scene where forces contend or events unfold:

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• area

  1. A roughly bounded part of the space on a surface; a region:
  2. A surface, especially an open, unoccupied piece of ground:
  3. A distinct part or section, as of a building, set aside for a specific function:

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  1. A roughly bounded part of the space on a surface; a region:
  2. A surface, especially an open, unoccupied piece of ground:
  3. A distinct part or section, as of a building, set aside for a specific function:

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